USDA West Fluid Milk 08/14 11:55

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on August 14, 2025

In California, milk production is seasonally declining, but contacts report 
output is up from last August. Milk is available to meet current processing 
demands in the state. Milk production is declining week-to-week in Arizona but 
remains up from a year ago. In New Mexico, contacts say summer heat is reducing 
cow comfort and contributing to lighter milk output. In the Pacific Northwest 
milk production is steady to lighter and contacts say summer heat is 
contributing to declining milk components. Milk production is declining 
seasonally in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Demand for 
Class I milk is increasing. Lighter ice cream production in the region is 
contributing to declining Class II demand. Demand for Classes III and IV 
remains strong. Ice cream makers are reducing spot cream orders, leaving 
volumes available for butter makers. Condensed skim milk demand is steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.7076 - 3.0461
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.12 - 1.26
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.8527 - 3.0461
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.18 - 1.26


Information for the period August 11 - 15, 2025, issued weekly

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